Otto Koivunen
Clinical Supply Program Manager at Verily Life Sciences- Claim this Profile
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Finnish Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Catherine Pedersen
Otto Koivunen is our highly valued Clinical Supply Chain partner at Dynavax Technologies, partnering with Quality Assurance on product shipment management. Otto is fully accountable, efficient and effective. Otto takes initiative and manages assigned tasks on a high or granular level, as needed, and beyond what is required. Otto approaches assignments with high energy and initiative, a compliance mindset, and a team player outlook. I highly recommend Otto as a trusted partner and professional, who adds great value to each team he joins.
Robert Bronstein
Otto Koivunen is a great asset to the Clinical Supply Chain team at Dynavax Technologies. He has demonstrated strong levels of initiative and accountability. I am continually impressed with his ability to grasp new clinical supply concepts quickly as well as his willingness to participate in or take the lead as a valued member of any team. I highly recommend Otto to you and know he will provide your company with the same degree of knowledge, integrity and honesty that we received at Dynavax Technologies.
Catherine Pedersen
Otto Koivunen is our highly valued Clinical Supply Chain partner at Dynavax Technologies, partnering with Quality Assurance on product shipment management. Otto is fully accountable, efficient and effective. Otto takes initiative and manages assigned tasks on a high or granular level, as needed, and beyond what is required. Otto approaches assignments with high energy and initiative, a compliance mindset, and a team player outlook. I highly recommend Otto as a trusted partner and professional, who adds great value to each team he joins.
Robert Bronstein
Otto Koivunen is a great asset to the Clinical Supply Chain team at Dynavax Technologies. He has demonstrated strong levels of initiative and accountability. I am continually impressed with his ability to grasp new clinical supply concepts quickly as well as his willingness to participate in or take the lead as a valued member of any team. I highly recommend Otto to you and know he will provide your company with the same degree of knowledge, integrity and honesty that we received at Dynavax Technologies.
Catherine Pedersen
Otto Koivunen is our highly valued Clinical Supply Chain partner at Dynavax Technologies, partnering with Quality Assurance on product shipment management. Otto is fully accountable, efficient and effective. Otto takes initiative and manages assigned tasks on a high or granular level, as needed, and beyond what is required. Otto approaches assignments with high energy and initiative, a compliance mindset, and a team player outlook. I highly recommend Otto as a trusted partner and professional, who adds great value to each team he joins.
Robert Bronstein
Otto Koivunen is a great asset to the Clinical Supply Chain team at Dynavax Technologies. He has demonstrated strong levels of initiative and accountability. I am continually impressed with his ability to grasp new clinical supply concepts quickly as well as his willingness to participate in or take the lead as a valued member of any team. I highly recommend Otto to you and know he will provide your company with the same degree of knowledge, integrity and honesty that we received at Dynavax Technologies.
Catherine Pedersen
Otto Koivunen is our highly valued Clinical Supply Chain partner at Dynavax Technologies, partnering with Quality Assurance on product shipment management. Otto is fully accountable, efficient and effective. Otto takes initiative and manages assigned tasks on a high or granular level, as needed, and beyond what is required. Otto approaches assignments with high energy and initiative, a compliance mindset, and a team player outlook. I highly recommend Otto as a trusted partner and professional, who adds great value to each team he joins.
Robert Bronstein
Otto Koivunen is a great asset to the Clinical Supply Chain team at Dynavax Technologies. He has demonstrated strong levels of initiative and accountability. I am continually impressed with his ability to grasp new clinical supply concepts quickly as well as his willingness to participate in or take the lead as a valued member of any team. I highly recommend Otto to you and know he will provide your company with the same degree of knowledge, integrity and honesty that we received at Dynavax Technologies.
Credentials
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Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
APICSDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CPR & AED
Red Cross
Experience
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Verily
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Supply Program Manager
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Almac Group
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United Kingdom
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Leader / Supply Chain Manager
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2021
• Communicate with clients to determine the scope and supply demands for each clinical trial • Consult clients on strategies for packaging, labelling, and distribution of clinical supplies • Develop clinical supply plans from clinical protocols • Forecast quantity and timing of investigational product demand • Manage cross functional teams to fulfill supply requirements for 50+ clinical trials (simultaneously), ranging from small US-only phase 1 studies to large global phase 3 studies • Ensure optimal development of Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems • Accountable for the success and timely delivery of projects Show less
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Dynavax Technologies
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supply Chain Planning Analyst
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
• Create supply strategies to meet the forecasted demand of investigational products • Collaborate with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) and internal groups to develop clinical trial labels for investigational products and ancillary supplies • Plan, schedule, and oversee labelling and packaging activities at CMOs • Apply LEAN philosophy to minimize drug wastage at clinical trial sites • Manage inventory at depots and clinical trial sites • Create supply strategies to meet the forecasted demand of investigational products • Collaborate with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) and internal groups to develop clinical trial labels for investigational products and ancillary supplies • Plan, schedule, and oversee labelling and packaging activities at CMOs • Apply LEAN philosophy to minimize drug wastage at clinical trial sites • Manage inventory at depots and clinical trial sites
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uBiome
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Supply Chain Specialist
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May 2017 - Jun 2018
• Manage inventory at laboratory and warehouse • Request quotes from vendors, negotiate prices, issue purchase orders, and manage lead times for critical inventory items • Develop and maintain vendor relationships • Manage inventory at laboratory and warehouse • Request quotes from vendors, negotiate prices, issue purchase orders, and manage lead times for critical inventory items • Develop and maintain vendor relationships
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Germains Seed Technology
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United Kingdom
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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R&D Scientist
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2016
• Develop field trials to showcase the effectiveness of horticultural products. • Develop field trials to showcase the effectiveness of horticultural products.
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Eurofins STA Laboratories
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Gilroy. CA
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Laboratory Technician III
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2016
• Perform testing in a plant pathology laboratory. • Perform testing in a plant pathology laboratory.
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Pro Farm Group - Formerly Marrone Bio Innovations
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United States
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Biotechnology
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2011
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Education
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2008 - 2012
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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